Calcium is essential 

What is calcium? Calcium is a hard, silvery metallic element with an atomic number of 20 and an atomic weight of 40.078. It is a mineral found in bones, teeth and other body tissues. Calcium is essential to the human diet and people normally ingest between 600 to 1400 mg. per day. It is indispensable…

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What’s on the table for Thanksgiving? 

AS its name suggests, Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on giving thanks for the numerous blessings in our lives. During the meal — whether held at lunch or dinnertime — it is tradition to go around and answer the question, “What are you grateful for?” But beyond the significance of the holiday,  it is known…

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When in Vegas

What happens in Vegas, doesn’t always stay in Vegas. For Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronal “Bato” Dela Rosa, his recent sojourn to Las Vegas, Nevada could have easily been a trip of a lifetime. He was there last November 5, to witness Sen. Manny Pacquiao slug it out with Mexican-American boxer Jessie…

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The history of Thanksgiving: Celebrating past the turkey

Thanksgiving is a particularly American holiday. The word evokes images of football, family reunions, roasted turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and, of course, shopping.  However, the holiday is much more than that.   In 1609, a group of Puritans fleeing religious persecution in England moved to Holland. They -lived in Holland for a number of…

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War is a filthy tragedy

WAR is a filthy tragedy — but it has always been like that. The violent age that was the Renaissance, then the Roman Empire, while the golden age was in Greece. When reporters describe people dying in war, are you helping abolish war? What is the magic attraction to war, and the risk and defiance…

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Davao City charms Japanese visitors

Prevalent peace and order, unperturbed nature and ecological wonders, world-class accommodations, and the genuine hospitality of the people boost up the prospects for tourist influx into Davao City and surrounding areas. A group of major travel operators and media representatives from Japan literally made the discovery of Davao City’s best-kept secrets during a four-day visit…

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Thousands march in LA to protest Trump

WHEN Filipino-American Catherine Garvey woke up on the morning after the historic presidential election, she knew the “status quo was over.” “I couldn’t sit idly by and just accept that this was our new leader,” an impassioned Garvey, 24, told the Asian Journal. “We have to fight for progression.” Garvey is a sociology student at UCLA…

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H-1B Visa: live and work in the United States

THE H-1B visa enables foreign professionals from all over the world to live and work in the United States (“U.S.”).  It is a particularly great option for international students whose academic program or practical training is near-completion. Through the H-1B visa program, U.S. employers can temporarily hire foreign professionals for specialty occupations in the U.S….

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Praying for the nation

“BUT for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its rays of healing.” — (Malachi 3:19-20) Many of us are deeply concerned about the things that are going on in the world today. Our generation has seen enormous violence, war, and poverty and destructions of societies. Our generation has not…

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Beyond age lies a gentler joy

Getting old is a natural thing and no one must not be afraid of the natural. Trees age, as well as animals and everything that is alive. I am not afraid to look old. I don’t know indifference, I ignore bitterness. If something unpleasant happens to me, I put it behind. Women in that certain…

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Could Congress block President Trump’s immigration plan?

People are justifiably concerned, anxious, and even terrified over Donald Trump’s proposed plan to deport the approximate 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US. However, let’s remember that the executive branch does NOT pass laws, nor is the president in charge of funding or the budget. Those powers, duties, and functions belong to Congress, as…

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Some issues and pitfalls in pursuing US citizenship

(Part 3) FOR many people, attaining US citizenship is the final step in achieving their “American Dream.” After getting a green card, they eagerly count off the years until they are finally eligible to apply for naturalization. However, for some people, applying for citizenship could cause problems, issues, and even being stripped of their green…

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Immigration filing fees to increase

ON December 23, 2016, the filing fees for most petitions and applications filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase. The current filing fee for an application for naturalization is $680.  Effective December 23, 2016, the filing for this application will now be $725.  Other commonly filed applications and petitions and their…

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Criminal convictions and consequences

(Part 2 of 2) Every nation’s immigration rules and regulations seek to weed out ‘undesirables’ or ‘deplorables’ maybe – those with the propensity for malicious mischief or simply, to do harm.  The United States is no exception. When a foreigner commits a crime and gets convicted, the steps toward the path to citizenship will be …

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Drinking your own urine?

IF you are, hold that glass and do not say “cheers or ganbei” yet until you read the information on urine therapy in this column. Informational technology is a wonderful gift to humankind. But just like anything else which makes access to tons of data easy and widespread, interpretation of the information or its abuse…

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Tips to keep the IRS away

KEEP a low audit profile. It reduces risk of an audit. Here are some tips to keep the IRS from auditing your tax returns: • Make sure that social security numbers and names that you use on your income tax match exactly what appear on your social security cards. An incorrect number or name causes…

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Does Marcos deserve a hero’s burial?

THE headline back home in the Philippines eclipsed the U.S. Presidential Election last November  8. The Supreme Court of the Philippines just ruled that the remains of the deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos may be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The highest court’s 9-5 decision ended a decade-long debate: did Marcos deserve to be…

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Judgment

THE burial of Former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) was given a go signal by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Nov. 8.  Voting 9-5, the high court has put an end to the highly contested and heavily debated issue, dismissing the petition filed by human rights groups, and victims…

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The value in being politically aware

As a voter, you have direct influence on who will make decisions for the future. You currently have the power to control what will affect your family’s future. Many people believe the voices of Asian Americans are not heard. We sometimes complain that Asian Americans are not noticed in the media, have a lack of…

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